Fall Vegetable Seedling Sale 2012
Saturday, Oct 6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join us at the Prusch Farm Park Harvest Fair to celebrate the summer harvest and get ready for a winter harvest with our Fall Vegetable Seedling Sale. We are offering a wide variety of wonderful vegetables (see list below) that thrive in our cool season and will give you fresh vegetables all winter long. Come talk to us and get tips for success with winter vegetables. Arrive early for best selection.
For directions, see Prusch Farm Park Harvest Fair.
For guidelines on when to plant different vegetables in Santa Clara County, see Warm and Cool Season Vegetable Planting Chart.
Key
OP: Open-pollinated
Trial: Limited supply, being grown by us for the first time
| Vegetable | Description | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Arugula Italian, OP | 8-10" tall. Plant 3-6" apart. Delicious salad greens with deep, spicy flavor. Will resow itself if allowed to go to seed. Flowers are edible too. | Six-pack |
| Beets Cylindra, OP | 8-12" tall. Plant 4-6" apart. Tasty beet in a convenient cylindrical shape, easy to peel, easy to slice. Delicious leaves too. | Six-pack |
| Beets Touchstone Gold, Hybrid, Trial | 8-12" tall. Plant 4-6" apart. Sweet golden beets are mild and tasty. Beautiful in salads. Greens are delicious and mild. | Six-pack |
| Beets Touchstone Gold, OP, Trial | 8-12" tall. Plant 4-6" apart. Sweet golden beets are mild and tasty. Beautiful in salads. Greens are delicious and mild. Supposed to be stabilized OP version of Touchstone Gold hybrid. | Six-pack |
| Broccoli Belstar, Hybrid, Trial | 18-24" tall. Plant 12-18" apart. Large 6-8" main head followed by plentiful side shoots which will continue all winter long. Possible Packman replacement. | 3 1/2" pot |
| Broccoli Calabrese, OP, Trial | 24-30" tall. Plant 12-18" apart. Medium-sized 3-6" main head followed by numerous side shoots for months afterwards. | 3 1/2" pot |
| Broccoli Green Goliath, OP | 18-24" tall. Plant 12-18" apart. Delicious large main head followed by plentiful side shoots which will continue all winter long. | 3 1/2" pot |
| Broccoli Packman, Hybrid | 18-24" tall. Plant 12-18" apart. Tasty large (10 inch) light blue-green main head followed by lots of side shoots which will continue through the winter. | 3 1/2" pot |
| Broccoli Waltham 29, OP, Trial | 18-24" tall. Plant 12-18" apart. Delicious heirloom variety with plentiful side shoots. Possible replacement for Green Goliath. | 3 1/2" pot |
| Broccoli raab Rapini, OP, Trial | 12-18" tall. Plant 6-10" apart. Plentiful shoots have delicate slightly bitter/spicy/peppery flavor. | Six-pack |
| Broccoli raab Super Rapini, OP, Trial | 12-18" tall. Plant 6-10" apart. Plentiful shoots have delicate, slightly bitter/spicy/peppery flavor. Italian heirloom variety “Sessantina.” | Six-pack |
| Broccoli, Chinese Gai Lohn, OP, Trial | Grown for edible stalks, young leaves and buds. | Six-pack |
| Cabbage Early Jersey Wakefield, OP | 12-15" tall. Plant 24-30" apart. Heirloom variety with 2-3 lb pointed heads that are solid, sweet, crisp and delicious. Compact plants can grow close together. | Six-pack |
| Cabbage Mammoth Red Rock, OP | 12-15" tall. Plant 24-30" apart. Heirloom variety with dark red heads with fine flavor. Can weigh up to 7 lbs. | Six-pack |
| Cabbage San Michele, OP, Trial | 12-15" tall. Plant 24-30" apart. Heirloom Italian variety, green savoyed leaves blushed with red, large delicious heads. | Six-pack |
| Cabbage, Napa Little Jade, Hybrid, Trial | 10-12" tall. Plant 10-12" apart. Dense, juicy heads, firm and sweet. | Six-pack |
| Cauliflower Cheddar, Hybrid | Plant 24-30" apart. Like a regular cauliflower, but orange! Sweet and tasty, with about 25 times as much beta carotene as white cauliflower. No blanching needed. Delicious and striking. | 3 1/2" pot |
| Cauliflower Di Jesi, OP | 18-24" tall. Plant 24-30" apart. White cauliflower, Italian heirloom. Heads aren't as tight as typical cauliflowers, but are tops in flavor. | 3 1/2" pot |
| Cauliflower Graffiti, Hybrid | 18-24" tall. Plant 24-30" apart. Neon purple cauliflower keeps its color when cooked. Makes a great addition to any raw vegetable platter. The 10" heads do not require blanching. For a surprise, dress raw or cooked Graffiti with vinaigrette and watch it turn a bright magenta pink. | 3 1/2" pot |
| Cauliflower Romanesco, OP | 18-24" tall. Plant 24-30" apart. Light green heads with incredible swirls that form amazing fractal shapes. Sweet nut-like taste. | 3 1/2" pot |
| Cauliflower Snow Crown, Hybrid | 18-24" tall. Plant 24-30" apart. Early snowball type is pure white, round and flavorful, weighing up to 2 lbs. each. | 3 1/2" pot |
| Chard Bright Lights, OP | 18-24" tall. Plant 12-18" apart. Gorgeous stems are red, yellow, gold, orange, white, pink, violet, and striped. Delicious and tender. Multicolored stems and leaves make a wonderful show. | Six-pack |
| Chard French White, OP | 18-24" tall. Plant 12-18" apart. Thick green leaves are large and tender, on huge, white stalks that are very wide and delicious. Heavy yields because leaves are so large. | Six-pack |
| Chard Golden Sunrise, OP | 18-24" tall. Plant 12-18" apart. Beautiful thick golden stems and savoyed green leaves hold color well during cooking. Excellent flavor, never tough or bitter. | Six-pack |
| Chervil Great Green, OP | 10-12" tall. Plant 4-6" apart. Delicate and delicious French herb. Finely divided leaves resemble carrot tops. Flavor is similar to tarragon or fennel, but more delicate. A component of the traditional blend 'fines herbes.' | Six-pack |
| Chicory, heading Sugarloaf, OP | 12-18" tall. Plant 12" apart. Green chicory looks like a romaine lettuce but has that distinctive and delicious sweet/bitter chicory flavor. | Six-pack |
| Collards Georgia Southern, OP, Trial | 24-36" tall. Plant 12-18" apart. Harvest delicious outer leaves for a constant supply. Cabbage/kale flavor. | Six-pack |
| Cress, upland Belle Isle, OP | 6-10" tall. Plant 4-6" apart. Very dark green rosettes of watercress-like leaves, high in vitamin C and phytonutrients. Great in salads or cooked. | Six-pack |
| Escarole Blonde Full Heart, OP | 8-12" tall. Plant 12-18" apart. Beautiful pale green leaves become golden blonde when blanched. Delicious raw in salads or cooked. | Six-pack |
| Fennel Di Parma, OP | 24-36" tall. Plant 10-12" apart. Superior bulbing fennel, large and uniform, with great flavor. Flowers attract beneficials and swallowtail butterflies will lay eggs on the feathery greens. | Six-pack |
| Frisée Curled Green Ruffec, OP | 8-12" tall. Plant 12-18" apart. Large full heads with delicious finely cut, frilled leaves. Blanch heads tying outer leaves together 2 to 3 weeks before harvest. Holds well in garden, slow to bolt. | Six-pack |
| Kale Karinata, Hybrid, Trial | 24-30" tall. Plant 12-18" apart. Heirloom kale, possibly from Ethiopia via UC Davis, Full Belly Farm, and Susan Bouchez. Gorgeous purple color with pale yellow flowers. MG saved seed. | Six-pack |
| Kale Lacinato, OP | 24-36" tall. Plant 18-24" apart. Heirloom Italian variety is a gorgeous, striking plant with delicious dark blue-green leaves. | Six-pack |
| Kale Red Russian, OP | 24-30" tall. Plant 12-18" apart. Tasty and ornamental kale with red veins will prolifically produce sweet, tender young leaves all winter long. | Six-pack |
| Kohlrabi Kohlibri, Hybrid | 8-10" tall. Plant 4-6" apart. Beautiful purple bulbs look like alien vegetables. The white flesh inside is sweet and juicy. Can be eaten raw or cooked. | Six-pack |
| Lettuce Mixed, OP | Plant closely (2-4") for cut and come again harvesting or space apart 8-10" for heads. | Six-pack |
| Lettuce, Batavian Cardinale, OP | 6-8" tall. Plant 10-12" apart. Thick, crisp and succulent dark red leaves on extremely heat resistant, relatively upright plants, beautiful and tasty. | Six-pack |
| Lettuce, Batavian Nevada, OP | 6-8" tall. Plant 10-12" apart. Large, handsome, heavy, heat tolerant heads with an outstanding juicy nutty flavor, among the best tasting of all lettuces. | Six-pack |
| Lettuce, Batavian Reine des Glaces, OP | 6-8" tall. Plant 10-12" apart. Crisp emerald green leaves with lacy edges enclose a juicy light green heart. Beautiful and delicious. | Six-pack |
| Lettuce, butterhead Rhapsody, OP | 6-8" tall. Plant 8-10" apart. Large emerald green butterhead, delicious and slow to bolt. | Six-pack |
| Lettuce, butterhead Yugoslavian Red, OP | 6-8" tall. Plant 8-10" apart. Tender red butterheads are beautiful and flavorful. | Six-pack |
| Lettuce, looseleaf Flame, OP | 12-14" tall. Plant 8-10" apart. Distinctly red and slow bolting. Taste test winner in our red lettuce trial. | Six-pack |
| Lettuce, romaine Blushed Butter Cos, OP | 5-7" tall. Plant 8-10" apart. Tender, semi-romaine type with a buttery texture, green leaves blushed with red. | Six-pack |
| Lettuce, romaine Buttercrunch, OP | 5-7" tall. Plant 8-10" apart. Loose heads with sweet, crisp, thick, delicious leaves. | Six-pack |
| Lettuce, romaine Cimarron, OP | 5-7" tall. Plant 8-10" apart. Red romaine heads, tall, crisp, and delicious, slow to bolt. Heirloom French variety. | Six-pack |
| Lettuce, romaine Sucrine, OP | 5-7" tall. Plant 8-10" apart. Compact, semi-romaine type with a buttery texture and excellent flavor. Gourmet French variety. Sucrine means "sugar" in French. | Six-pack |
| Mâche Big Seeded, OP | Gourmet European salad green. Small, low-growing rosettes of delicate, tender leaves. Pick individual leaves or harvest entire head. | Six-pack |
| Mustard Florida Broadleaf India, OP | 10-30" tall. Plant 4-6 or 12-18" apart. Sweet and delicious classic mustard, with huge leaves that are more than 12 inches across. Tender and tasty. | Six-pack |
| Mustard Red Giant, OP | 8-24" tall. Plant 4-6 or 12-18" apart. Beautiful mustard, both ornamental and tasty. Harvest young leaves for salads or larger leaves to cook. Striking in a border. | Six-pack |
| Mustard Southern Giant Curled, OP | 8-24" tall. Plant 4-6 or 12-18" apart. Classic mustard green has frilly, curled edges. Harvest young for salads or mature for cooking. Tasty and ornamental. | Six-pack |
| Pak Choi Green Fortune, Hybrid, Trial | 8-10" tall. Plant 8-12" apart. Ready in 30 days. Great for greens or stir fry. Slow to bolt. | Six-pack |
| Peas, snow pea Mammoth Melting Sugar, OP | 4-5' tall. Plant 3-4" apart. Heirloom variety with sweet 4-5” long flat pods are borne on vigorous vines. | Six-pack |
| Peas, sugar snap Renee's Super Sugar Snap, OP | 5-6' tall. Plant 3-4" apart. Vigorous vines yield heavy crop of delicious, edible-podded sugar snap peas. Healthy and mildew resistant. Thick, juicy pods are great raw or cooked. | Six-pack |
| Radicchio Orchidea Rossa, OP | 8-12" tall. Plant 12" apart. Beautiful tennis-ball sized radicchio is crisp and delicious. Reliable header, resistant to disease. | Six-pack |
| Spinach Oriental Giant, Hybrid | 18-24" tall. Plant 8-10" apart. Giant arrowhead-shaped leaves are sweet and crisp, on long stems held high off the ground. Vigorous plants will produce all winter long. | Six-pack |